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This document summarizes an introduction to resources available at the University of Cape Town (UCT) Libraries. It discusses how to conduct a literature review, search bibliographic databases and library catalogues, find journal articles, theses, newspapers and web resources. It also covers research data management and the open access institutional repository, OpenUCT. Key databases mentioned include EbscoHost, Emerald, Gartner, Google Scholar, JSTOR, Scopus and Web of Knowledge. Tips are provided on effective searching techniques and evaluating information sources.
2020 resources in uct libraries_is_phd
- 1. Presented by Susanne Noll susanne.noll@uct.ac.za 021 650 4476 Introduction to Resources in UCT Libraries 5/25/2020 1
- 2. Learning outcome By the end of this session you will be able to understand: • A literature review • How to look things up • Bibliographic databases • Electronic journals • RefWorks and EndNote 5/25/2020 2 Resources in UCT Libraries
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- 4. Literature review: Focuses on research question Current knowledge of topic by recognised authors Secondary and tertiary sources Widely read previous research of topic Theoretical and practical findings about a topic Belongs to the introductory part Is characterised by a logical flow Has typically references to all resources used Should be impartial and objective Resources in UCT Libraries 5/25/2020 4
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- 6. For a literature review we want to • Find articles & databases • Search for books & ebooks • Get articles & book chapters - wherever you are • Borrow books & materials from other libraries - Interlibrary Loans (ILL) • Newspapers and News sites eg. Pressreader Resources in UCT Libraries 5/25/2020 6
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- 12. Find resources on “Climate change” Use Keywords And Boolean Operators: •And – to narrow a search •Or – to expand a search •Not • Wild cards: •? •* • Quotation marks: “ “ Resources in UCT Libraries 5/25/2020 12
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- 21. Theses and dissertations in South Africa Resources in UCT Libraries 5/25/2020 21
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- 24. For international theses: Databases A-Z Resources in UCT Libraries 5/25/2020 24
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- 27. To find a specific journal article: Burke, M. and Emerick, K., 2016. Adaptation to climate change: Evidence from US agriculture. American Economic Journal: Economic Policy, 8(3), pp.106-40. • Name of the journal • Year of publication • Volume • Number • Pages Resources in UCT Libraries 5/25/2020 27
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- 35. EbscoHost • Academic Search • AfricaWide • Business Source • Computers and Applied Sciences • Econlit • Masterfile Emerald Gartner Google Scholar IEEE JSTOR Science Direct SCOPUS Web of Knowledge Sabinet for SA theses Proquest for International Theses Resources in UCT Libraries 5/25/2020 35
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- 50. Resources in UCT Libraries 5/25/2020 50 Gartner:is a leading information technology firm that provides research and analysis services to inform and support decision making in higher education and other industry sectors. Gartner is well known for its "Magic Quadrants" and "Hype Cycles" features. Once you have authenticated, under the search bar right on top of the screen, click Advanced Search. Scroll to the Entitlement section and ensure that is selected to Research I Own > click Search. Now you will only be able to see what UCT has access too.
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- 52. For Newspapers Resources in UCT Libraries 5/25/2020 52
- 53. For Newpapers : Lexis Nexis Academic Resources in UCT Libraries 5/25/2020 53
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- 60. More newspapers resources: • SA Media • EBSCO : Newspaper source Resources in UCT Libraries 5/25/2020 60
- 61. • Use Scopus • Abstract and citation database • Interdisciplinary scientific information - need to stay informed • Document Analysis, Author Analysis etc. Resources in UCT Libraries Finding seminal (influential, ground-breaking) articles 5/25/2020 61
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- 73. Wikipedia (2001) • is a multilingual online encyclopedia • created and maintained as an open collaboration project • by a community of volunteer editors using a wiki-based editing system. • It is the largest and most popular general reference work on the World Wide Web, • and is one of the most popular websites ranked by Alexa (uses we traffic data) as of January 2020. • It features exclusively free content • and no commercial ads, • and is owned and supported by the Wikimedia Foundation, • a non-profit organization funded primarily through donations Resources in UCT Libraries 5/25/2020 73
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- 76. The use of webpages such as Google The Check list: Traditional criteria to be applied – Accuracy – Authority – Objectivity – Currency – Coverage Additional challenges Resources in UCT Libraries 5/25/2020 76
- 77. Accuracy • Are sources for any factual information listed so they can be verified? • Can you detect some sort of quality control? – look at grammar, spelling etc. • Are charts, graphs clearly labelled and easy to read? Resources in UCT Libraries 5/25/2020 77
- 78. Authority • Can you identify organisation/company/person responsible? • Is there a link describing goals, purpose, nature of organisation? • Are there contact details? Resources in UCT Libraries 5/25/2020 78
- 79. Objectivity • Are biases clearly stated? • Is it easy to distinguish between informational and advertising content? Resources in UCT Libraries 5/25/2020 79
- 80. Currency • Are there dates to indicate • When the page was written? • When it was placed on the web? • When it was last revised? Resources in UCT Libraries 5/25/2020 80
- 81. Coverage • Is there an indication that the page has been completed? • Is there a print equivalent? • Is it clear what topics the page intends to address? Resources in UCT Libraries 5/25/2020 81
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- 83. Contemporary sources, but do remember the evaluation criteria Blogs http://www.google.com/blogsearch http://www.findblogs.com/ Twitter http://www.twitter.com Facebook http://www.facebook.com Wiki http://wiki.com Resources in UCT Libraries 5/25/2020 83 – Accuracy – Authority – Objectivity – Currency – Coverage
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- 90. What is Research Data Management (RDM)? Data Source: Pomerantz, J. Metadata. The MIT Press, 2015 Research Data Management (RDM)is the care and maintenance of the data that is produced during the course of a research cycle. It is an integral part of the research process and helps to ensure that your data is properly organized, described, preserved, and shared
- 92. Why Research Data Management (RDM)? Managing your data… ● is sound research practice. ● Is a requirement when you sign the MOU between the post graduate student and supervisor. (Form ACA47a) ● Is a requirement of the UCT RDM policy
- 93. Research Data Services support at UCT Libraries Tools provided Direct link UCT DMP Go to: https://dmp.lib.uct.ac.za/ to create your account and start. Google Drive as well as MS OneDrive, Check out our helpful slides on good practices for managing, storing and preserving your data. Open Science Framework Login through the institutional link with your UCT Single Sign-On at: https://osf.io/institutions/uct/ ZivaHub Go to: https://zivahub.uct.ac.za/ (UCT Single Sign-On). Check out our quick guides to get started. dls@uct.ac.z @DigitalUc rdm-at- http://www.digital For more information see below:
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- 99. OpenUCT • is the institutional repository of the University of Cape Town (UCT) • it makes available and digitally preserves the scholarly outputs produced at UCT • including theses and dissertations, journal articles, book chapters, technical and research reports, and open educational resources. Resources in UCT Libraries 5/25/2020 99
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Editor's Notes
- #93: RDM is good research practice. Also a requirement when you sign the MOU
- #94: Lifecycle phase Plan and Design Good management starts with a plan. A data management plan (DMP) is a formal document that outlines how research data will be managed during a research project as well as after the project is completed. Manage Store and Preserve Making sure that your data is securely available when you need it, now and into the future, is crucial to ensuring the success of your research project. Being able to find what you need and ensuring that it works requires a combination of tools and practices. Collaborate and Analyze In today’s networked world it is also common for the research to involve a team of people working together. Collaboration both expands the question set that can be asked of data as well as potentially augmenting the data used to answer a particular question. Share and Publish Publishing research data supports the continuation of relevant future research. For maximum impact, both research outputs and research data should be publicly available on an open-access platform. Such platforms allow research data to be discovered and cited.